2005 Honda Element Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Specs and safety for the 2005 Honda Element include detailed information on everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity. NHTSA crash-test scores for the 2005 Honda Element are provided as well as manufacturer warranty information.

2005 Honda Element Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	Honda Element 4-door wagon

Wheelbase, in.	101.4

Overall Length, in.	166.5

Overall Width, in.	71.5

Overall Height, in.	70.4

Curb Weight, lbs.	3525

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	77.1

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	15.9

Seating Capacity	4

Front Head Room, in.	43.3

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.0

Rear Head Room, in.	39.4

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	39.1

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Engines

	dohc I4

Size, liters/cu. in.	2.4 /144

Horsepower @ rpm.	160 @ 5500

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	161 @ 4500

Availability	Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

5-speed manual	21/24

4-speed automatic	21/24

Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Safety Features

Antilock Brakes

Traction Control

Antiskid System

Front Side Airbags

Curtain Side Airbags

Rear Side Airbags

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	Honda Element 4-door wagon

Front Impact, Driver	5

Front Impact, Passenger	5

Side Impact, Driver	5

Side Impact, Rear Passenger	5

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Manufacturer's Warranty

Class	Years/Miles	Comments

Powertrain	None/--	8/80,000 on Civic Hybrid battery pack and IMA. In CA, hybrid components are covered by a 10/150,000 warranty.

Bumper-to-bumper	3/36,000	--

Corrosion	5/unlimited	--

Free roadside assistance	3/36,000	Towing available only for warranty-covered breakdowns

Free scheduled maintenance	None/--	--

Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.

Built in: USA

Drivewheels: front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive

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